MATRIXSYNTH

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Why To Love The Prophet 5 / 10

video upload by Devin Belanger

"Get the Miles Away Custom Patches for Prophet 5 & 10: https://shop.milesawayofficial.com

Stream my new song 'F*** It, I'm Alright' with SABAI: https://links.milesawayofficial.com

Is the Sequential Prophet 5/10 the greatest synth ever made? The vintage Prophet 5 and the modern reissue Prophet 10 are famous synths that shaped synthesizers in music —but are they still worth it today? Review, deep dive, walkthrough, tips and tricks and more.

0:00 - intro, what makes the Prophet 5 special
1:06 - original demo song
2:40 - one huge caveat about the Prophet
3:45 - demo jam with reverb and chorus FX
4:52 - using the Prophet 10 on my original music
5:55 - vintage jam, dry with no FX
6:58 - the argument for why the Prophet is the GOAT
7:38 - ambient jam with Nightverb
9:21 - panel walkthrough, oscillators
11:50 - my favourite tip for the waveforms
12:57 - the famous polymod section
14:06 - analog fm sound design
15:43 - vintage knob & my biggest complaint
17:13 - why polymod is so versatile and great & LFO mode
19:04 - saving a happy accident patch we discovered
20:05 - what makes the LFO special
22:09 - the best tip for making lofi patches
25:01 - comparing the difference btween the filters
27:06 - resonance bass compensation feature
27:42 - the philosophy of no menu diving
29:16 - poly unison mode
30:37 - pros and cons, is it worth the price?"

Moog Moog - Model IIIP & Moog - 953 Duophonic Keyboard w/ Original Boxes

via Noisebug

'MOOG MODEL IIIP Serial Number 5 of 40

MOOG KEYBOARD 953 BLACK

Includes all necessary connectors and a bundle of S-Trig Cables

Every module has been tested and thoroughly inspected. The System and keyboard are in excellent condition, no issues were detected.

WEIGHT AND DIMS

1) 25H X 18W X 9.5D - 41lbs unboxed / 47lbs boxed

2) 25H X 18W X 9.5D - 40lbs unboxed /45lbs boxed

3) 25H X 18W X 9.5D - 43.5lbs unboxed / 49lbs boxed"

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Moog - Model 15 #80 of 150 w/ Original Box & Manual

via Noisebug

"MOOG MODEL 15 Serial Number 80 of 150: $12,500.00

Excellent condition. Each module has been thoroughly inspected. This unit comes with it's original box, signed serial number verification, hardcover user manual"

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Moon Modular - Custom Sequencer Cabinet

via Noisebug

Moon Modular - Custom Sequencer Cabinet

Each module has been thoroughly inspected. The system is in excellent condition. Please call or email for purchasing inquiries

567 Universal Programmer

568 Quad Sequencer Trigger Source

568A QSTS Assitant

569 Quad Sequential Voltage Source

565 Quad Quantizer

565D Quantizer Controller

569ESB Set Input Expander Basic

569EGB Gate Output Expander Basic

544CP Utilities

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Hammond sound design tutorial on Prophet 10!🔥

video upload by SMV Producer

"Sound banks available for purchase at: https://gumroad.com/smvproducer

Other links:
Bandcamp : https://sergiomassimilianovarvazzo.ba...
Instagram: / smv_producer
Smartlink: https://ffm.bio/smv_producer"

MPC Electronics "The Kit" Ad

via Retro Synth Ads, where you'll find the full write-up.

"The Kit, including the Synkit, The Tymp and the Clap, from page 29 in the October 1983 issue of Keyboard Magazine."

Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer creating sounds

video upload by James Dyson

Use the player controls to skip around.

Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer late night chill out session

video upload by James Dyson

∞ 69 ∞

video upload by Ebotronix

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video # 2560

EMW - NOISE BANK Eurorack Module

video upload by

"Some great sound atmospheres and effects created by our new NOISE BANK Eurorack module.
It features 150 types of noise, various trigger options, and pitch control."

New features in MIDISID - Arpeggation options

video upload by MIDI IN

"Arpeggiation is an effect that's characteristic of 8-bit sound chips like the SID. MIDISID has been able to do this, but with no options. This has been on the enhancement list for some time and users have been asking about it."

https://peacockmedia.software/midisid

100 Presets for UAD PolyMAX | Maxed Out Vol. 3

video upload by Cool WAV

"Cool WAV - Maxed Out Vol. 3 https://www.coolwav.com/p/maxed-out-v...

Intro Offer = 50% off Maxed Out Vol. 3 through Sunday August 3rd!

Maxed Out Vol. 3 is a collection of 100 Presets for PolyMAX by Universal Audio. There's a nice mix of go-to sounds and Presets that have a unique flavor to them. Whether it's Sync being modulated on a Bass, or FM applied to Bells and Keys to add a nice metallic texture. Each Preset has custom modwheel controls assigned. You'll find them inspiring while still being usable and in the pocket.

Preset Breakdown

10 Arps
22 Bass
7 Bells
2 Flute
7 FX
17 Keys
15 Leads
14 Pads
1 Strings
5 Synth Brass"

Native Instruments Introduces Free Massive X Player

video upload by Native Instruments

"See how producer ‪@Datsunn‬ uses the free Massive X Player synth to build a track from scratch in just nine minutes. Hear the included sounds and how they can be transformed with the Morpher and Animator."

Press release follows:

Massive X Player offers producers a powerful, no-cost path to next-gen synthesis and face-melting sounds

Berlin, July 29, 2025 – Native Instruments has rolled out Massive X Player, a powerful and free version of the Massive X that makes it easy to build genre-defining sounds, fast. Explore growling basses, shimmering leads, and floating pads, with a premium library of presets for quick inspiration. There’s no steep learning curve, and no cost – just playful sound design.

Massive X Player takes the complexity out of modulation, offering a fun new experience for diving into synthesis. The new Morpher XY pad animates synth patches in realtime, and is available as a free update for all Massive X owners.Plus, it comes with the Bass Music Essentials Expansion for free.

Key Features
Morpher: Blend parameters in real time with this central visual control. Drag to transform textures and twist sonic shapes— expressive, fluid, and powerful.

Animator: Add evolving motion and rhythmic modulation with no need for manual automation.

Randomize Button: Get unexpected results and steer the outcome using eight expressive macros.

For creators craving deeper sound sculpting, the full version of Massive X unlocksadvanced routing, custom oscillators, and complete modulation flexibility.

Get it with Komplete
StartMassive X Player is now part of Komplete Start, Native Instruments' free collectionof premium instruments and effects. Get a wide array of premium synths, keys,drums, guitars, choirs, and instruments from across the world, ready to inspireproductions in any style.

Learn more
Get all the details at www.native-instruments.com

Pricing and availability
Massive X Player is now available via Komplete Start.
The Bass Music Essentials Expansion is now available via Komplete Start.
Massive X owners can get the free update now.

5 Nights with Malevolent

video upload by HanzVolt

00:00 1st Night
00:56 2nd
02:43 3
05:14 4
06:22 5

Akai EVI1000, EWI1000, EWV2000 Video Instruction Manual. HQ Version!

video upload by Patchman Music

"As a gift to the wind controller community, Patchman Music presents this newly restored high quality version of the excellent Video Instruction Manual for the Akai EVI1000, EWI1000, and EWV2000 wind controller system. This wonderful video guide, originally distributed by Akai / IMC Music on VHS tape, is presented by Akai EVI clinician and long time EVI player Sam Zambito and woodwind EWI1000 player J.R. Krisanda. Though released in the late 1980s, this video contains many useful tips that are very much relevant today.

We hope you enjoy this video and will support Patchman Music in return. Since 1985, Patchman Music has been THE top source of everything wind controller related with clients including Michael Brecker, Tom Scott, Bob Mintzer, Jeff Kashiwa, Nyle Steiner, Judd Miller, Steve Tavaglione, and many many others! If you are looking to purchase a new or used wind controller or have yours repaired, or if you are looking for sounds to use with your wind controller, Patchman Music is the best place to go. Patchman Music sells all the major wind controller models and has developed numerous professional sound banks for synths and soft synths specializing in sounds designed for use with wind controllers and breath controllers. For a complete list, visit: https://www.patchmanmusic.com/WindCon..."

"This video was digitized and restored by Matt Traum in July 2025 for Matt's Time Machine
http://www.mattstimemachine.com
If you have recordings or documents that need to be restored and digitized, contact Matt's Time Machine to get the job done right!"

Xaoc Devices Oradea | Quad analogue resonator demo & patch ideas

video upload by Tom Churchill

"This is Oradea, from Xaoc Devices. It’s a four-channel analogue resonator which you can use to process external audio or generate sounds from scratch. This video is sponsored by Xaoc Devices, and in it, I’ll walk you through the front panel controls and build a few patches to show what it can do.

Big shout to DivKid once again for the audio swap - look out for his Oradea video soon!"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & patch previews
02:25 Oradea overview
03:56 Basic audio processing
08:54 Processing chord textures
11:57 Hypnotic techno machine 1
16:55 Subtle polyphonic pinging
20:24 Drum FX processing
24:03 Hypnotic techno machine 2
27:05 Acoustic flute-style synthesis
29:40 Oradea as a quad sine VCO

You can find additional Oradea posts here.

Loop Crafts EP02

video upload by Stefan Torto

Some kitty purring ASMR for you in this one.

"The second part of the loop making series.
My sample pack : https://www.stefantorto.com/psy-crafts
My music : https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
Website : https://www.stefantorto.com

*No overdubs or editing, everything recorded live"

Telepathic ORCHID // The Pros and Cons of Tame Impala’s Idea/Chord Machine // Review, tutorial

video upload by loopop

"Get access to dozens of analog and digital synth multisamples, as well as my exclusive In-Complete Book of Electronic Music Ideas, Tips and Tricks, on my Patreon: / loopop"

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
2:20 Overview
7:20 Build
8:50 I/O
9:55 Sounds
11:05 Bass
12:10 Effects
12:30 FX lock
14:30 Perform
15:30 Arp
16:50 Pattern
18:15 Perf lock
18:40 Key mode
21:50 Looper
23:40 Settings
24:45 Pros & cons
29:35 Some ideas